Senior Supply Chain Manager
Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
£ Competitive
Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, EV scheme, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.
At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future.
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Supply Chain team as a Senior Supply Chain Manager at our Pitstone site.
At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer.
We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role.
We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum essential requirements regardless of their identity or background. Please let us know in your cover letter if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible - including guaranteed interviews under the Disability Confident Scheme for those that qualify.
Why Safran?
- A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
- Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
- Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
- Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
- A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.
Your Role
As a Senior Supply Chain Manager at Safran Electrical & Power you will direct and manage the Operational Planning, Procurement and Logistics teams and processes. You will ensure the right material is in the right place at the right time to ensure our customer bases satisfaction. You will identify and mitigate risk in the supply base for both quality and delivery performance of suppliers, ensuring demand is provided to and accepted in accordance with suppliers' manufacturing lead-time.
- Management of the Procurement, Operational Planning & Logistics teams and processes
- Ensure the right material is in the right place at the right time to ensure our customers satisfaction
- Responsible for all recruitment, performance management and development of the supply chain team
- Recommend and maintain optimal inventory levels at all stages of the supply chain
- Ensure preventative actions are implemented at the source of root cause
- Escalate any commercial issues and disputes to the purchasing at Safran Group level
- Further develop delivery models to support inventory optimisation and maximise material availability
What You'll Bring
Essential
- Proven experience in international supply chain management and processes
- Supply Chain degree or equivalent; CIPS qualification preferred
- Experience in Logistics management and international shipping
- Strong leadership approach and ability to bring teams together to achieve a goal
- Proven ability to develop teams in terms of skill, performance, and maturity
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence across a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- IT literate, SAP experience desirable
- Working knowledge of lean implementation in a low volume, high variety environment
Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.
Get involved:
We also have a number of groups and forums onsite that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.
Our Wellbeing Program in Pitstone aims to place employee wellbeing at the heart of our business, and we integrate it within all that we do. The program is made up of four wellbeing committees; Healthy Minds, Physical, Social & Financial. Our enhanced family friendly policies re-enforce our commitment to providing a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive.
